Why Move Needs You

MOVE! Weight Management Program

Overweight/obesity is a serious problem among veterans who receive care at VA facilities (approximately 70-74%)
Poor diet and physical inactivity may overtake smoking to become the nation's leading cause of preventable death.
The US Surgeon General issued a Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity in 2001.
Research studies show that overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for a number of health conditions.
Overweight and obesity and their associated health problems have a significant economic impact on the US health care system.

Reviewed/Updated Date: April 18, 2007